Explore USAO

“USAO’s innovative programs and rigorous curriculum continue to attract and challenge
bright and curious students; and as its President, I am honored to serve this extraordinary
institution for the good of Oklahoma’s commonwealth.” - President John Feaver

Explore USAO

Admissions & Aid

At Oklahoma's public liberal arts college, USAO offers small classes, highly-qualified
faculty and an commitment to undergraduate education that you'd expect from a small
private college--at a price you'd find in a state school.

Admissions & Aid

Academics

At USAO you will get a distinctive, transformative educational experience. Our innovative
and creative core curriculum, combined with superior instruction in major fields of
study, will prepare you to challenge and change the world in which you live--creating
a future of your own.

Academics

Arts & Culture

From award-winning performers and speakers to art exhibits and student performances,
there is always something happening at USAO. We work hard to keep the calendar filled
with exciting and intellectually stimulating events.

FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS

The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma strives to recruit creative, intelligent
and driven students who will make a great addition to the University, as well as take
advantage of a liberal arts education.

We understand that there are many different factors that might make someone an outstanding
student at our University, and our application process reflects this. USAO uses a
combination of different qualities to assess each individual for admission. The most
important step on the path to becoming a Drover is to fill out an application! Complete your application, and our Admissions team will contact you as soon as possible
after carefully reviewing your individual application.

At USAO, we value the civic engagement of our community. For any student concerned
that activism will affect their college application: Your admittance in to USAO will
not be jeopardized by engaging in your First Amendment right to free speech and civic
engagement.

15 Total Units/Yrs Required Units (subject to change under state requirements)

While these curricular requirements will normally be met by students in grades 9-12,
advanced students who complete these courses in earlier grades will not be required
to take additional courses for purposes of admission.

Students must meet all curricular requirements to be admitted. Students with a deficiency
in a non-basic course (excludes English, mathematics, and sciences) who present an
ACT reading subscore of 19 or higher may be admitted as a regular admission student.
These students will be required to complete an additional three-hour collegiate course
in the relative subject area to make up the high school deficiency.

The 15 high school units are required for admission. In addition, the following subjects
are recommended for college preparation:

2 additional units: fine arts (music, art, drama, speech)

1 additional unit: lab science (as described above)

1 additional unit: mathematics (as described above)

4 recommended units

Computer Science courses (one or more units) that meet the State Regents’ guidelines
for high school curricular requirements may satisfy the postsecondary systemwide computer
proficiency graduation requirement.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Some students may be admitted under one of the following "Right-To-Try" opportunities.
Students who wish to be considered for admission under any of these categories should
consult the Office of Admissions.

RIGHT TO TRY

First-time students admitted under the “Right to Try” criteria are those who do not
meet the State Regents' admission standard for the University of Science and Arts
of Oklahoma but possess the qualifications that demonstrate a considerable chance
of being academically successful.

The Right to Try admission criteria is limited and can only be offered to a specific
number of students as set by the State Regents.

All candidates for the Right-to-Try admission option will be reviewed by the Holistic
Admissions Review Committee (HARC) to determine the likelihood of academic success
and admissibility. Students who are accepted and enrolled under these Right-to-Try
criteria will be required to participate in the Drover Achievement Program (DAP).

HOME SCHOOL OR UNACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS

A graduate of a private, parochial, or other nonpublic high school which is not accredited
by a recognized accrediting agency is eligible for admission to USAO as follows:

The student must have taken the ACT or SAT and earned a score on each subtest’s frequency
distribution (as defined by the State Regents) that is equal to or greater than the
composite score required for admission at USAO. The student must earn a minimum composite
score of 24 on the ACT, or a combined critical reading and mathematical score of 1090
on the SAT.

The student’s high school class must have graduated.

The student must satisfy the high school curricular requirements for state colleges,
as verified from the private school transcript. For home school student, this verification
may come from the parent.